The Inheritors(1998)
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The Inheritors Synopsis
In a small farming valley in Austria in the beginning of the 20th century a tyrannical farmer is found dead, and all the farmhands are relieved to be free of their tyrant. But the farmer was childless, so suddenly they all inherit the farm together. Now conflicts begin, as nobody is the boss and nobody has to obey.
The Inheritors (1998) is a drama film directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, released on June 19, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Simon Schwarz, Sophie Rois, Lars Rudolph and Tilo Prückner. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Stefan Ruzowitzky
- Writers:
- Stefan Ruzowitzky
- Producers:
- Danny Krausz, Kurt Stocker
- Cinematographer:
- Peter von Haller
- Production:
- BR, Dor Film, ORF
- Status:
- Released
The Inheritors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Schwarz
as Lukas
Sophie Rois
as Emmy
Lars Rudolph
as Severin
Tilo Prückner
as Großknecht
Ulrich Wildgruber
as Danninger
Julia Gschnitzer
as Alte Nane
Elisabeth Orth
as Rosalind
- Werner Prinz
Werner Prinz
as Ganders
Key crew
Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, written by Stefan Ruzowitzky, produced by Danny Krausz and Kurt Stocker.
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The Inheritors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Inheritors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Inheritors online?
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The Inheritors (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and VOD Club. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Inheritors?
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The main cast of The Inheritors (1998) includes Simon Schwarz, Sophie Rois, Lars Rudolph, Tilo Prückner and Ulrich Wildgruber. The film was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Inheritors released?
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The Inheritors was released on June 19, 1998 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Inheritors worth watching?
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The Inheritors (1998) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.